Description
A sweet-sour side dish mixing finely chopped ripe pineapple into plain yogurt with spices like roasted cumin and a little sugar.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Pineapple
- Plain yogurt
- Roasted cumin powder
- Sugar
- Black salt
Instructions
- Finely dice ripe fresh pineapple (or canned) into small cubes.
- Put unsweetened plain yogurt in a bowl, mix until smooth, add roasted cumin powder, a little sugar, black salt.
- Add chopped pineapple to yogurt, toss gently, and chill firmly in the fridge before serving.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Earthy cumin aroma and sweet pineapple smell
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
White peach or apple (can be arranged with other sweet fruits)
Pairing
Super spicy Biryani、Mutton Curry
Trivia
[Hardcore] Japanese may be surprised by 'fruit and spice in yogurt?', but cumin highlights pineapple sweetness. Hugely popular with women and kids, always lined up in Indian high-end restaurant buffets.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] When your tongue is paralyzed by super spicy curry, scoop just one bite with a spoon to instantly extinguish the fire in your mouth!
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